(a) The commissioner shall be elected by the people in the same time, place, and manner as the Governor not to exceed two four-year terms.

(b)  Should a vacancy occur during the term of office, legislative confirmation shall be required for the position of commissioner in the same manner and procedure as that required by § 5 of Article V of the California Constitution.

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(Amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 1227, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 1994. Note: This section was added on Nov. 8, 1988, by initiative Prop. 103.)